Gary, Indiana — Educational Attainment

Level of Education

The following data includes all residents of Gary, Indiana age 25 and older. Percentages are shown for complete degree attainment in each level. "High School Degree" includes GED and standard alternatives. "Undergraduate Degree" includes both Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. "Graduate Degree" includes Master's degrees, doctorates and professional degrees (covering medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, veterinary medicine, law, and theology). Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

High School Degree
82.7%
Total
80.3%
Men
84.6%
Women
Compared to State and National
  Indiana United States
Total 85.8% -3.1% 84.8% -2.1%
Men 85.3% -5.1% 84.4% -4.1%
Women 86.2% -1.6% 85.1% -0.5%
Undergraduate Degree
19.2%
Total
14.3%
Men
23.1%
Women
Compared to State and National
  Indiana United States
Total 30.9% -11.7% 36.7% -17.5%
Men 31.1% -16.8% 36.8% -22.6%
Women 30.7% -7.6% 36.6% -13.5%
Graduate Degree
4.3%
Total
2.7%
Men
5.6%
Women
Compared to State and National
  Indiana United States
Total 8.5% -4.2% 10.9% -6.6%
Men 8.9% -6.3% 11.5% -8.9%
Women 8.1% -2.6% 10.3% -4.7%